Starfish: The Arbitrary Ocean

The Rose Trilogy #2

by Elizabeth Cooke

Starfish continues the story of Bud and Violet Rose with the baby girl they call Starfish. As Deputy Sheriff of Suffolk County, Bud pursues a drug cartel that plagues the community. Much of the action takes place in Montauk on the southeastern tip of Long Island where the boats come in with their supply not only of fish but also the illegal substance called White Sugar. Throughout the story, the turbulent ocean mirrors the tumult in the lives of the characters.

132 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2017

About the author

Elizabeth Cooke, a New Yorker, in addition to the hotel series, "There's a Small Hotel" Secrets of a Small Hotel" and "The Hotel Next Door" is also author of a memoir, "Life Savors" "Eye of the Beholder" a book celebrating the muses of six artists, and "A Shadow Romance" a love story of an older couple. She currently resides in Georgia.

Her book, There's A Small Hotel won 1st place in the 2015 Paris Book Festival for General Fiction.

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very strange book, Jillian (Starfish’s mother), Sasha (Violet’s brother & Jillian’s boyfriend), Violet (Bud’s wife & Starfish’s loving stepmom), Bud (Violet’s husband & Starfish’s Dad & Sheriff) & Starfish. Throw in some drugs, two violent storms & a very thin, confusing plot & you have the 2nd book in “The Rose Trilogy”. Thanks to Abbott Press & Goodreads for this opportunity to read “Starfish”

[Melinda M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Starfish: The Arbitrary Ocean by Elizabeth Cooke is the second book in the Rose trilogy. The story contains a lot of twists and emotions that can remind one of the sea. It was an interesting read but reading about drug dealing and relationships that are complicated are not my favorite things. I did not read the first book so I jumped into the story and this book ends with some cliffhangers. The preamble gives you some background which helps you understand the story.
I received a copy thru a Goodreads Giveaways.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book through Goodreads giveaway. This is the second book in the trilogy. The book revolves about the oceans turbulence & destruction. The main characters local Sheriff Bud Rose & his wife Violet, her brother Sasha & Jillian Burns former lover & father of illegitimate baby Rose Bud(Starfish). The main characters have complicated relationships & a lot of twist & turns. The drug cartel has moved into Long Island & Bud Rose wants to find out who is trafficking drugs. I enjoyed this book, it is a fast read.

[Kathy Ross · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was thankful for the opportunity to read the second book of this trilogy about drug dealing on Long Island. The main characters are engaging with complicated relationships. So, I wanted to keep reading to see the outcome. However, I was left with a cliffhanger. I can't wait to read the third story.

[Ginger Pollard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book on Goodreads. Thank you, Goodreads. This is book two in a series. It's fabulous because it gives you a preamble of book one at the very beginning. Short and to the point so you're not completely lost. This book could also stand alone. It's a very quick read and quite enjoyable.

[Heidi Brown - Floyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Elizabeth Cooke for my autographed copy of Starfish. Was a very well written book. I like the story alot. Looking forward to the next book in the series. I highly recommend to my friends and family.

[Kalli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, even though I thought it was going to be too easy to read. It was a great story, great for young adults, with some adult themes. Great job.

[Jackie Mungle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into the feel to really finish reading this one, It just wasn't a tory for me.

[Alaina Maxam · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS MIGHT'VE BEEN A SHORT BOOK BUT IT IS DEFINITELY PACKED WITH ENGROSSING CHARACTERS. THIS WAS A GOOD READ AND WELL WORTH THE TIME TO READ